Festive Ceremony Features AmaWaterways Co-Founders, Local
Dignitaries, and Travel Industry Veteran and Godmother
Libbie Rice of Ensemble Travel Group
CALABASAS, Calif., July 19,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AmaWaterways, the award-winning
luxury river cruise line, today celebrated the christening of its
new 156-passenger vessel, AmaMora. Co-Founders Rudi
Schreiner and Kristin Karst joined
Mayor Adalbert Dornbusch of
Lahnstein, Germany and Godmother
Libbie Rice, president of Ensemble Travel Group, for a day of
festivities officially commemorating the company's third new ship
launched during the 2019 season. AmaMora will sail the
enchanting Rhine river, while recent launches of AmaMagna
and AmaDouro expand the company's presence on the Danube and
in Portugal, respectively.
"This has truly been a record-breaking year for us, and we are
very proud to welcome AmaMora to our wonderful fleet of
ships that are built to meet the needs of today's travelers who
crave a luxurious and personalized vacation experience," said
Schreiner. "With multiple dining venues, a well-equipped gym with a
Wellness Host and heated swimming pool with swim up bar,
AmaMora's design reflects her most recent sister ships,
AmaLea and AmaKristina, but her fresh, rich color
scheme is uniquely her own."
The garland trimmed ship arrived in Lahnstein where guests,
media and travel partners were joined by local dignitaries and
residents for a special "Rhine Romanticism" themed dockside
ceremony. Each guest was presented with a hand-made wine leaf and
flower pin to wear as the festivities began. Framed by the
spectacular backdrop of Stolzenfels Castle, local entertainers gave
guests a taste of Lahnstein's rich heritage through a performance
by a "shanty" choir - a men's choir that sings traditional maritime
songs – and an elegantly costumed dance group performing
traditional dances from the early 19th century.
"AmaWaterways owes a huge part of its success to the support and
loyalty of the travel advisor community, and we are pleased to
honor that long-standing collaboration by having Libbie christen
our newest ship," said Karst. "Through her years of experience in
the travel industry, she has gained a reputation as an astute,
forward thinker and a role model for other young women taking on
leadership roles in travel. We are thrilled to honor her and our
invaluable relationship with Ensemble Travel Group by having her
serve as Godmother to the beautiful AmaMora."
Following the speeches, signing of the guestbook and a blessing
of the ship, Godmother Rice officially named AmaMora with
the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's
hull.
"I am so thrilled to be christening the beautiful AmaMora
today. 'Ama' means love, and I can feel the love that has been put
into this ship – from her breathtaking design and craftsmanship to
her warm, thoughtful service, and of course, the meticulously
planned itineraries she will sail through some of Europe's most amazing destinations," said
Rice. "I know all who sail on AmaMora will feel the same
sense of homecoming I did, the moment they step on board."
AmaMora's inaugural season is on the Rhine river sailing
seven-night cruises between Amsterdam and Basel. Guests can enjoy floor-to-ceiling
windows in the ship's lounge area, the signature twin balcony
staterooms and the spacious Sun
Deck, all thoughtfully designed to provide breathtaking
views of the passing scenery. A highlight of the Rhine cruises is
the scenic 40-mile voyage through the fascinating UNESCO World
Heritage Rhine Gorge with its steep valley sides covered by
terraced vineyards and more than 40 hilltop castles, some dating
back to Roman times. Specific itineraries include the
Enchanting Rhine, Captivating Rhine, and Christmas
Markets on the Rhine. As part of the company's first-ever
Loyalty Appreciation Month, returning guests will be recognized
with a special Christmas Markets on the Rhine sailing on
board AmaMora, departing November 25,
2019.
For full details, or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise,
contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.888.626.0994 or
visit AmaWaterways.com. Follow AmaWaterways on
Facebook at Facebook.com/AmaWaterways, Instagram
@AmaWaterways, and Twitter @AmaWaterways.
About AmaWaterways
A family-owned company celebrating
17 years on the river, AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river
cruises with 23 ships sailing Europe's Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône,
Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Douro
Rivers, Southeast Asia's Mekong
and Africa's Chobe River.
Led by experienced river cruise co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the company is renowned for its
innovative stateroom design featuring unique "twin balconies"; its
wellness activities including a wide choice of included shore
excursions featuring biking and hiking options for the active
traveler; and its award-winning dining—including The Chef's Table
specialty restaurant as well as complimentary fine wine, beer and
soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Modern, spacious and tastefully
decorated, each ship features onboard amenities such as hair and
massage salons and a fitness room, and many have heated outdoor
swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river
cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of
AmaMagna, which at twice the width of traditional river
ships, offers a new dimension in luxury river cruising. The company
also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships,
with sailings geared towards active travelers and families as well
as group and charter options.
With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of
Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe
& the USA, AmaWaterways has
received countless honors and accolades including Cruise Critic's
Editor's Pick Award for "Best for Active Cruisers" and 2018
AFAR Reader's Choice Award for "Best River Cruise Line."
MEDIA CONTACT:
Samantha
Jacobs/Carter Long, Hemsworth
Communications
(678) 631-9974 or AmaPR@HemsworthCommunications.com
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